North Chicago weather in May (Illinois, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to North Chicago in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, North Chicago tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 9°C.

Precipitation

North Chicago in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 282 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized North Chicago climate page with graphs.

 

North Chicago, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 282 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to North Chicago, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in North Chicago.

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